Drones Making a Difference in Development, Disasters, Preservation and More
Drones have many applications that most people, and even other planners, may not realize.
Debate Continues as Public Bodies Resume In Person Meetings
Oakland County Times recently sat in on a Michigan Townships Association (MTA) discussion giving leaders from across the state a chance to hear from an expert and ask questions. We then checked in with local officials for their thoughts on the pros and cons of remote meetings.
City of Birmingham Launches New Website
From Commission meetings to concerts in the park, it is now easier than ever to stay up to date on what’s happening in Birmingham.
With Facebook Down It’s a Great Time to Explore, and Support, Local Journalism
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Birmingham Launches Online Platform for Community Engagement
Engage Birmingham offers residents, community members and stakeholders a convenient way to participate in the municipal decision-making process.
Royal Oak Seeks Website Feedback for Consideration in Redesign
Here’s your chance to share your thoughts on our current website and what we can do to make it better.
Berkley Seeks Residents for New Technological Advisory Committee
Berkley Seeks Residents for New Technological Advisory Committee (Crystal Proxmire, July 7, 2018) The City of Berkley has created a Technology Advisory Committee, and they are seeking seven residents to serve. Here is the info from the city’s website: Technology Advisory Committee The Technology Advisory Committee (TAC) will be an advisory committee to administrative staff…
Leaders Learn About Connected Community Needs
Leaders Learn About Connected Community Needs (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 25, 2018) Ferndale, MI – Does your community need more fiber? The answer is likely yes according to Emily Dabish of Rocket Fiber who was among the speakers at Main Street Oakland County Main Street’s “Connected Downtowns” Conference on Feb. 15. Fiber is the foundation…
Leaders Learn About Connected Community Needs
Leaders Learn About Connected Community Needs (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 25, 2018) Ferndale, MI – Does your community need more fiber? The answer is likely yes according to Emily Dabish of Rocket Fiber who was among the speakers at Main Street Oakland County Main Street’s “Connected Downtowns” Conference on Feb. 15. Fiber is the foundation…
Building and Learning at Baldwin Library Idea Lab
Building and Learning at Baldwin Library Idea Lab (Drew Saunders, Dec. 15 2017) Birmingham, MI – You can build just about anything, in theory, with a 3D printer. The technology aiming to revolutionize the way everything is made might still be in its infancy, but it is thriving in Baldwin Library’s Idea Lab. “It’s one…
MML#4 – Wireless Antennas and Poles in Public Rights of Way
MML#4 – Wireless Antennas and Poles in Public Rights of Way (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 27, 2017) Lansing, MI – With expanding needs for wireless services comes expanded need for the infrastructure to support it. Smart phones, smart cars, wireless devices etc. only work if there are towers and supporting antennas to give them data…
Rats, Leaves, Recycling, & Bikes: Ferndale’s New Civic Tech Solutions
Rats, Leaves, Recycling, & Bikes: Ferndale’s New Civic Tech Solutions (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 7, 2016) Ferndale, MI- How can technology help residents and their local government to connect and solve problems in communities? That’s what students at the University of Michigan Citizen Interaction Design Program explored for the last three months in a partnership…
MML#3 – Cities and Civic Tech, How Local Governments Serve Residents Online
MML#3 – Cities and Civic Tech, How Local Governments Serve Residents Online (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 18, 2016) Mackinaw Island, MI – Cities vary on how much effort they put into their websites, apps, social media, and online presence. Yet clearly the internet is important to residents and those wishing to do business. How can…
Bond Committee Gets Tour of FHS Troubles
Troubles lurk above and below at Ferndale High School, as multiple repairs and projects have the School District exploring the possibility of asking voters to approve a 7 mil bond extension. The public vote is expected to be in February 2012. If approved it would extend the taxpayers’ obligation from 2023 through 2033, and would generate approximately $26.5 million for the District to use on multiple infrastructure projects.